Santa Victim Scandal Over Christmas Savings Plan
Berlin reports a school bank plan where 300 pupils saved coins for gifts for relatives until a teacher revealed funds misused by Graf. Police later took action as authorities investigated the disappearance of the money. In Sydney, backlash grows against Santa Claus as a benevolent figure with Parkhill residents opposing any Santa at local celebrations.
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Berlin
Toye
Halenaee
St For & Tong
Why Not Another Heart Break Case In New York
A New York case involves Anne Caldwell, once on Broadway, who received $50,000 in a breach of promise settlement from a wealthy Pittsburgh man. She had claimed years of suits for money and alleges significant payment while the man reportedly avoided the case, prompting questions from Packfull members about neglect. The article mixes this with a note on Danzig Christmas markets fading in popularity as old rural trade shifts toward department stores and modern gifts.
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New York
Anne Caldwell
Pittsburgh
Miss Caldwell
New Hamburg Diesel Train Sets World Record Run
In Hamburg a new streamlined diesel electric train set a world speed record for motor trains with 130.09 miles covered in 12 minutes 37 seconds, averaging 93 mph at midway. The design minimizes wind resistance with a torpedo-like front and encircling bottom strip, two 410-horsepower motors drive generators, and an eight-week schedule planned next month. Treasury receipts for December 16 were 99,755,495.52 with expenditures 117,552,404.33 and customs duties for 16 days 12,199,751.36.
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Hamburg
Germany
Here
Berlin
Washington, D. C
Der
i—Treasury
Christmas club party and society notices
Our Reading club plans its annual Christmas party Monday December 26 at the Daniel Gates venue. Mrs A J Bell will leave Saturday for Rosita Mexico to spend Christmas with her son and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Jackson Sanford. Her daughter Miss Josephine Bell will accompany her aunt Mrs Homer T Wilson while the mother is away. Mrs Frank W Halsey hosts a luncheon Wednesday featuring Miss Nancy Giesling debutante. Lieutenant and Mrs Curio of Marchfield Riverside Calif arrive in San Antonio for holidays. The annual New Year open house by the commanding general of the Eighth Corps Area will not be held this year. Mrs Everett Johnson and son Everett Jr arrive Saturday from Austin to spend holidays with Mrs Johnson's parents Mr and Mrs Robert N Martindale. Mr Johnson joins later. The Sigma Rho sorority meets 7:40 Tuesday evening at the Plaza hotel urging members to attend. Soprano Betty Longacre Wilson will solo at the Bright Snant musical luncheon Wednesday with Walter Dunhem on piano. An exhibit of hand woven bags and textiles by La Tienda Cita shop, led by Octavia Bullis Holcomb and Lydia Bullis, will be displayed with a weaving demonstration from 11:30 to 4.
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Reading Club
Daniel Gates
A. J. Bell
Rosita
Mexico
Anthony E., Curio
Marchfield
Riverside
Golif
San Antonio
Curcio
Marjorin Wellshoe
Eighth Corps
Everett Johnson
Everett Jr
Austin
Betty Longacre Wilson
Bright Snant
Walter Dunhem
la Tiendacita Shop
Octavia Bullis Holcomb
Lydia Bullis
Revolt Clears Argentine Stability Deepens Public Calm
In Buenos Aires on December 19 military authorities moved to seal a declared state of siege as government officials say the revolt has been subdued. Civil courts remain open, extra powers to fight subversion will be used, and plans to alter legitimate naval activities are not intended. The move covers Buenos Aires province and the Cordoba Corrientes and La Rioja regions.
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Bienos Aires
Argentina
Justo
Stege
Buenos
Aires
Cordoba
Corrientes
Larioja
Martiel
Captain Knight to Be Buried in Abilene Texas
Abilene will receive the body of Captain Louis R. Ryight 52 Army Air Corps who died of a heart attack at Fort Banks Hospital. Knight formerly attached to the First Corps Area served as professor of military science and tactics at MIT in charge of the Air Corps unit. He graduated from the American Air Service Field Officers' school in 1921 and had training at Brooksfield Texas. He leaves a widow Mrs Etheis Monieht.
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Knight
Texas
Abilene Gambringe
Mass
Abilene
Louis R. Ryight
Army Air Corps
Fort Banks Hospital
First Corps
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gambling charge after raid on pleasure ship off Venice
Reported Dec 1 from Venice California states 23 people face gambling charges after U S Coast Guard seized the pleasure schooner James Trift anchored near the Venice pier. A fogbound raid freed 65 crew members and 19 hostesses reportedly escaped in small boats as the ship was boarded.
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Venice
Calif
INS
Pour
M. Specacular
James Trift
United States
Texans seek guard against Valley insect threat
In the Rio Grande Valley a campaign aims to deploy a pesticide spray to prevent a recurrence of an insect infestation. The effort names Hob A. Aldacilian as a key figure in the plan to guard the area and protect agriculture and residents.
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Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
Aldacilian
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE URGES CUT IN VETERAN PAY COSTS
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States proposes cutting war veteran expenditures by about 400 million dollars annually while preserving payments to those with proven service connections or to dependents of deceased soldiers. It urges denying compensations for undisputed disabilities and repealing hospitalization for non service linked cases. Estimations cover Spanish American War pensions and emergency officer retirement, with overall redesign to reduce administration costs.
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Washington
Joint Congressional Veterans
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chester Leasure
Chambter
Henry T. Harriman
Congress
Chamber
Wlatus
Senate Amended Philippine Bill Reaches House Action
The House received the amended Philippine independence bill from the Senate but postponed immediate action. Differences between the Senate version and House approval must be reconciled before a compromise message is agreed to again by both chambers. Chairman Hate was not present when the Senate messenger delivered the bill.
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Senate
House
Washington, D
Messare
Anaver
Hate
House Inular Affairs Committee
Natives of El Paso Area Considered Mexicans in Bill
A Chihuahua state deputy Bill in Mexico City would classify all persons born in El Paso Texas disputed Chaminal area as Mexican citizens. Miguel Hernandez Balladas from Jarrez authored the measure asking to define the Chaminal border zone limits amid the Rio Grande dispute.
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el Paso
Bill
Mexico City
Texan
Chamber of Deputies
Chihuahua
Miguel Hernandez
Balladas
Jarrez
Chaminal
Rio Grande
Insurance Firms Officers Accused in Illinois Life Case
Policy holders of the Illinois Life Insurance Company, seated in receivership with $150,000,000 in policies, accused officers of fraud and violations of the state insurance act. They sought to intervene in the receivership to take action against the officers.
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Chicago
TNS
Tillnois Life
Situation Wanted Ad Guidance for Jobs
The text explains placing a job need ad in Light Want Ads, stressing employers care about what you can do for them. It advises stating capabilities clearly, suggests including 80 words, and mentions Jane Noble can help write the ad at The Light office on Broadway at Wirth Street with attractive rates.
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Jane Noble
Broadway
Wirth Street
Open Forum on World Debts and Britain’s War Loans
A reader argues Britain should cancel debts owed by former allies, noting Britain’s post 1920 forgiveness stance and the $850 million pounds Britain borrowed from America to aid the Allies. The writer links war profits and Britain’s 1914 1918 actions to current debt questions, urging bipartisan reflection. E O ANDERSONN
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Dight
Great Britaht
Germany
Britain
America
United States
Congress
United States Treasury
Amperiaa
Amerden
Questioned To the Editor on Sales Tax Burden
A letter writer argues the sales tax is another hidden burden on taxpayers. They criticize pro rata benefits to stockholders and warn small bite sized levies still drain private pockets, likening the tax to a bloodsucking scheme. Anti vivisectionist signs the letter.
Schon Will Give Talkies At Alamo Heights School
Talkies debut at Alamo Heights Thursday evening with the new sound movie outfit in operation for the first time showing The Lost Squadron. Superintendent J P Howard announced the program features the school orchestra and other entertainment, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association.
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Alamo Heights
J.P. Howard
Parent-Teacher Association
Brady City Decorated for Christmas by Chamber Effort
Brady decorates for Christmas with a citywide display funded by the chamber of commerce and the water and light department. Residents gather to see festive lighting and decorations throughout Brady.
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Brady
Christmias
Chanaber of
Cormmerre
Tameiyal Water and
Asthma Treatment Free Trial Mentioned
A garbled notice references an asthma treatment on a free trial. The fragment mentions Mary and a dubious purchase, with unclear details about payment, satisfaction, and potential court involvement. No clear names, dates, or locations are reliably readable from the text.
Prize prospects in a holiday bake sale contest
Fragmented OCR text describes a prize program with calls to qualify, promising a prize by state and firm tests. It emphasizes holiday baking, labels earned, and a need to meet six of several criteria to win. The readable content centers on eligibility and prize incentives.
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Sugar Society
UNCLA
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